Pork or chicken works equally well as beef in this recipe. Experiment with all three, but if using pork be sure to cook it thoroughly. Turmeric (dilaw) is a plant whose gingerlike root is ground into a spicy powder, used for flavoring and food coloring.

Soak 8-inch-long wooden or bamboo skewers in water for 1/2 hour just prior to using. Thread the beef onto 8 skewers. Arrange the shish kabobs on an aluminum foil-covered cookie sheet and broil for 3 to 5 minutes. Turn the shish kabobs over, and broil the other side for 3 to 5 minutes.